AUDI Q7 (2019) recall — Steering
Volkswagen recalls 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles with potential steering loss due to a loose bolt. Owners must have steering shaft bolt inspected or replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles because a steering shaft bolt can loosen, causing loss of steering control. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle is driven without the fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223471-audi-q7-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223471-audi-q7-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V149000
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“Audi Q7 (2019) Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223471-audi-q7-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control. Based on NHTSA recall #20V149000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V149000).
Why it’s dangerous
A bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear can loosen over time. This may cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the steering bolt becomes loose.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2019 Audi Q7. The recall covers vehicles from 2019 only, and the issue is related to the steering shaft bolt.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Steering Bolt Inspected
Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Questions people ask
What vehicles are affected by this recall?
2019 Audi Q7 vehicles only.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2019 Audi Q7. The recall covers vehicles from 2019 only.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a dealer inspection for the steering shaft bolt.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V149000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 20V149000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V149000 (March 16, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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